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IQ 115 — What It Means & Famous People With This Score

Updated 2026-04-24 · Based on historical estimates and psychometric research
115
High Average
Top 15.8655% · approximately 1 in 6

What Does an IQ of 115 Mean?

An IQ of 115 falls within the "High Average" range. The average IQ is 100, and scores between 90-110 are considered typical for the general population. About 16% of people score at or above 115.

IQ is just one measure of cognitive ability and does not capture creativity, emotional intelligence, wisdom, or specialized talents. Many highly successful individuals have IQ scores in this range.

Classification
High Average
Percentile
84.13%
Std. Deviations
+1.0σ
Rarity
~1 in 6

Where IQ 115 Falls on the Bell Curve

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The highlighted area shows the percentage of the population scoring at or above IQ 115. The dashed line marks the exact position of this score on the normal distribution.

No geniuses in our database have an estimated IQ of exactly 115.

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About IQ Scores: IQ (Intelligence Quotient) scores follow a normal distribution with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15. Historical IQ estimates for famous individuals are approximations based on their demonstrated achievements, not direct test results. These estimates should be considered illustrative rather than definitive.

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